Orexin Receptors

G-protein-coupled NEUROPEPTIDE RECEPTORS that have specificity for OREXINS and play a role in appetite control, and sleep-wake cycles. Two principle receptor types exist, each having a specificity for OREXIN A and OREXIN B peptide subtypes.

Also Known As:

HCRT Receptor 1; HCRT Receptor 2; HCTR2 Protein; Hypocretin Receptor 2; Hypocretin Receptors; Hypocretin Receptors 2; Hypocretin-1 Receptor; Hypocretin-2 Receptor; OX1 Receptors; OX2 Receptors; Orexin A Receptor; Orexin B Receptor; Orexin Receptor 2; Orexin Receptor Type 1; Orexin Receptor Type 2; Orexin-A Receptor; Orexin-A Receptors; Orexin-B Receptor; Orexin-B Receptors; Receptor 2, Hypocretin; Receptor, Orexin-A; Receptor, Orexin-B; Hypocretin 1 Receptor; Hypocretin 2 Receptor; Orexin A Receptors; Orexin B Receptors; Protein, HCTR2; Receptor 1, HCRT; Receptor 2, HCRT; Receptor 2, Orexin; Receptor, Hypocretin; Receptor, Hypocretin-1; Receptor, Hypocretin-2; Receptor, OX1; Receptor, OX2; Receptor, Orexin; Receptor, Orexin A; Receptor, Orexin B; Receptors 2, Hypocretin; Receptors, Hypocretin; Receptors, OX1; Receptors, OX2; Receptors, Orexin; Receptors, Orexin-A; Receptors, Orexin-B; Hypocretin Receptor; OX1 Receptor; OX2 Receptor; Orexin Receptor

Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: 1
- Proteins: 496323
  - Membrane Proteins: 10262
    - Cell Surface Receptors: 2156
      - G-Protein-Coupled Receptors: 4858
        Orexin Receptors: 332
      - Peptide Receptors: 1208
        Neuropeptide Receptors: 97
        Orexin Receptors: 332
      - Neurotransmitter Receptors: 577
        Neuropeptide Receptors: 97
        Orexin Receptors: 332

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